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The Isles of Scilly Transport Board, which is made up of transport providers, local authorities and business groups, has welcomed valuable support from Government to continue essential life-line travel services and freight supplies for the 2,200-strong island community 28 miles off the South West

MP Derek Thomas has praised the speedy and effective work of both Government and Cornwall Council which is ensuring that Cornish businesses will receive more than £281 million in grant funding to help cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

I am acutely aware of how seriously nearly everyone is observing the social distancing regime. Thank you. Keeping the country safe, protecting our NHS and minimising early deaths is the Government’s overriding priority. We can beat the spread of coronavirus.